Traditional worshippers in Ondo State, located in southwest Nigeria, are advocating for the recognition of traditional oath-taking for public officials, arguing that it is more powerful and effective than the current faith-based oath-taking methods.
They claim that over the years, public officials, after being sworn into office using the Bible for Christians and the Quran for Muslims, have engaged in corruption and abuse of power without facing consequences.
Ayobami Ogedengbe, the Araba Awo of Oke Agbe, made this suggestion during the Isese Day celebration in Akure on Tuesday.
He argued that traditional oath-taking would alter the current system, as any violation would result in immediate and severe punishment.
Ogedengbe emphasized that to restore integrity and order in public offices, the government should permit traditional oath-taking.
